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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.94, 194.00 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.94, 194.00 and 133.65 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.94 : 194.00 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.94/194.00 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.94x = 194.00 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.94x = 25,927.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,927.43/140.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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